This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Feb 2024 at 16:05

Tender

22 Mar 2023 at 14:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Skanska ~ Catering Tender is a public procurement process initiated by Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil, Facilities Services, located in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom. The procurement process is currently at the Tender stage and involves providing school catering services for several Bristol schools, with a contract value of £6,500,000 GBP. The contract duration is three years starting from January 1, 2024, with a potential extension period of up to two years. The procurement method is a selective Restricted procedure, with a closing date for tender submissions set on April 28, 2023.

This tender opportunity presents a lucrative chance for catering companies, especially those with experience in providing school catering services. Businesses looking to expand their operations in the catering industry, focusing on healthy, fresh, and locally sourced food provisions, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful Supplier will be expected to demonstrate a strong local operational presence and a commitment to promoting healthy dietary choices among students. Skanska ~ Catering Tender aims to enhance the student and community dining experience through innovative catering solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Skanska ~ Catering Tender

Notice Description

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil, Facilities Services (SRW FS).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The successful Supplier will be required to provide catering services for Skanska Rashleigh Weatherfoil, Facilities Services (SRW FS). The Client is a Private Funded Initiative (PFI) which currently includes the following Bristol school properties, where the successful Supplier will be required to deliver a catering service and meet the requirements of the specification from the contract commencement. The schools within the initial scope of the tender are: *Bristol Brunel Academy ~ secondary school1336 pupils. *Bristol Metropolitan Academy ~ secondary school (includes Briarwood SEN centre)1066 pupils. oBriarwood School 58 pupils. *Oasis Academy Brislington ~ secondary school (includes unit for pupils with additional ASD needs)1323 pupils. *Bridge Learning Campus ~ all-through school (includes primary and nursery age pupils) 1168 pupils. oNew Fosseway school 150 pupils. Total 5088 pupils as of March 2023 The contract being tendered is for three years in duration from 01 January 2024, with the option to extend for a further term of up to two years, and will be guaranteed price in nature, with the Supplier invoicing the Client for one-twelfth of the annual cost on a monthly basis. There shall be a service on each of the 190 full academic days and by agreement for the 5 inset days. The Client is currently not considering growing the number of schools during the contract period. However, should this change, and the provision of catering services are required in additional schools the scope and terms of this contract would also apply. If applicable the successful Supplier will be expected to provide this service within these schools using the same costing model, ratios etc that they applied to their successful tender submission for the Client at the point of tender submission. The duration of contract for these schools will not be increased and they will join the contract for the remaining contract period that exists at the point of entry into the PFI. The successful Supplier is expected to have a good local operational presence, as specialist caterers in the secondary school sector. The contract covers the scope for the provision of school catering services, which currently includes breakfast, morning break, lunch, all hospitality and free issue requirements. Free School Meals shall be charged at margin and hospitality will be charged at cost, based on consumption. The Client expects the successful Supplier to enable the continued development of catering through the provision of an innovative, healthy food service, prepared on-site. Food for Life Silver standard catering provision is required from the start of the contract and throughout. The schools' governing bodies intend to focus heavily on healthy, fresh, seasonal, locally sourced produce and see the catering service as an exciting opportunity to complement the overall student and community experience, through the regular introduction of new ingredients, themed and promotional events. The successful Supplier will be required to play their part in acting as a catalyst for improvement of the pupil experience. The Senior Leadership Team have identified improved 'value for money' as a priority to parents and this is perceived as key to encourage an increased uptake of the overall catering service provided. The successful Supplier will work closely with the Client and the schools to manage the provision of catering and the overall 'meal experience', with pupil education on making healthy dietary choices being an important part of their educational experience. Please see further information in SQ document. Additional information: Please note that this is a Contract Award Notice. This contract has already been awarded.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b51c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004984-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55524000 - School catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£6,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£3,358,451 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Sep 20232 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2029 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Skanska ~ Catering Tender
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HERTFORDSHIRE
Postcode
WD3 9SW
Postcode Area
Watford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH27 South West Hertfordshire
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Three Rivers
Electoral Ward
Chorleywood South & Maple Cross
Westminster Constituency
South West Hertfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Aspens Services Ltd

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...